Vale Betty Chittick AO

Jamberoo’s Betty Chittick, who passed away on 24 April aged 93, has been remembered for her contribution in the community in many ways.

Born into a dairy family at Jerrara, she studied accounting by correspondence after starting work as a clerk at the Jamberoo Co-operative Society at 15.

In all, she was employed by Jamberoo Co-op (including after its merger with Nowra Co-op) for over 40 years, and made a significant contribution to its operations and to its farmer members.

Over the years, Betty used her accounting skills and administrative skills to help a number of local organisations with auditing and on occasions helping voluntary organisations to get ‘back on track’ financially, as well as being involved with the launch of many new projects for the benefit of the community.

On the agricultural front, Betty undertook the position of Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of the Terragong Drainage Union from its inception in 1974 to 2001, and was a member of the Kiama Show Society all her adult life, and a committee member since 1987.

Betty’s contribution to sport was considerable, particularly the establishment of Jamberoo Hockey Club and the Jamberoo Golf Club. She was a foundation Board member of the latter, a position she held for 25 consecutive years before

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